Update 6, Sunday, April 17, 2011 I made it to Kessler to see Hookie this afternoon. He looked great and was up and walking around. He told me he is hoping to go home by this weekend. The prayers and good wishes seem to be working because his recovery seems remarkable so far. -Gregg Leather Update 5, Thursday, April 12, 2011 We are pleased to share this update, from Jeff … [Read more...]
Remembering Glenn Woolery
We were saddened to learn of the passing of longtime San Diego fastpitch player, Glenn Woolery, in late November 2010, after a lengthy illness. Glenn was a familiar face to anyone involved with fastpitch in the San Diego area, having played for a number of teams, most notably in my memory, for the El Cajon Rangers, who were the arch rival of my own Vista Bombers in the … [Read more...]
Passing of Steve Lnenicka, Yakima WA
From the Yakima Herald Celebration of Steve's Life to be held on April 10 EVERETT - Steve Lnenicka, 72, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 in Everett from complications due to lung cancer. He was born February 18, 1939 in Rising City, Nebraska. He was the first of three boys born to Dale and Jean Lnenicka. He was raised in Yakima attending Moxee High School and Yakima … [Read more...]
Ronas make history with Black Sox call-ups
Softball sporting history has been made today with a father-son combination selected in the New Zealand team. Pita Rona, a 16-year-old Glenfield College student, joins his father Brad in the side to tour America in June. "This is truly a unique selection," Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase said. "Both Ronas are outstanding players and represent all that's good about the … [Read more...]
Watson one of the best when men’s fastpitch softball was king
From the Kitsap Sun, Port Orchard/Bremerton WA: Watson one of the best when men's fastpitch softball was king … [Read more...]
Illinois Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Hopkins Remembers Fastpitch in Belleville
From BND.com Glory days: Hall inductee Hopkins remembers fast-pitch softball in Belleville BY STEVE KORTE - News-Democrat BELLEVILLE -- Driving by South Side Park each day on his way to work, Mike Hopkins is reminded of the glory days of fast-pitch softball in Belleville. "I can remember at South Side before there was a fence up or anything,'' Hopkins said. "I got … [Read more...]
Polyptychs
"Triptych" derives from the Ancient Greek word "triptychos". In medieval times, they were three panel pieces of art, or tablets. Among the most famous was the Harbaville Triptych (10th century). So if "tri" is three, what do you call a piece with more than three? "Polyptychs." (pronounced "pa-lip-tiks") Yes, I know, it doesn't exactly roll off your tongue. In any event, … [Read more...]